Pioneer AVIC Z-120BT Head Unit.

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01-11-2011, 02:10 PM
OBXBoost

Pioneer AVIC Z-120BT Head Unit.

After a long time, I finally managed to obtain and get one of these installed in my daily driver (2001 Diamante LS.) I also had the Pioneer XM reciever installed and the Pioneer bypass hack to allow on the fly GPS route modification if needed and also allows for video playback whether file or physical DVD on the main screen.

After a few weeks of driving around with it, I'm still learning more and more about it. It's currently only wired up to factory speakers and I know I will have to replace them with some amplified aftermarket ones soon.

Other than that, this thing has a crazy amount of features.

First things, first.

Audio playback: CD's, DVD, SD cards, USB keys, iPod, bluetooth streaming, and XM/Sirius.
Video playback: CD files, SD card files, DVD movies, USB files.

Navigation: So far, so good. I love the fact that when you are navigating on a highway or multiple lane road, it shows you what lane you need to be in for your upcoming exit to another road. It also has a countdown meter on the side to let you know quite precisely at what point your turn is. Route modification and programming is also quite easy. While in GPS mode, it also shows you your audio listening information at the very bottom of the screen.

Bluetooth calling: This is the only feature I'm disapointed in. Even though the installation of the microphone is rather close, even with my windows up and defroster off, I still sound hollow to the other caller. I still haven't figured out how to sync my phone book alphabetically by first name either.

Voice commands: this is one of those features I'm still working the bugs out of. Seems to have a little bit of a learning curve.

Bluetooth audio streaming: is awesome. Love it.

I know I could go further in depth but, I can honestly say that I'm rather happy with the unit. Anything you want to know or I left out, ask me :)
01-11-2011, 02:59 PM
duke3k

So my other half has been looking at the z-120BT to drop in as the head unit for her Spyder. The other units we are considering are the new 2011 Kenwood units just announced at CES - either the DNX7190 or the Excellon DNX9980HD.

I've read mixed reviews on the quality of the Navigation package overall for the z-120BT. But you seem happy with the way it behaves for you. The Kenwoods use Garmin.

oh - and in your list of devices where Video Playback is supported I'm pretty sure it supports IPod/IPhone video playback via the special USB/Iphone/Ipod dock cable that is sold for the z-120BT.
01-12-2011, 07:44 AM
reallyxxxxxxloud

I have sold and fitted 5 of the Kenwood DNX7360BTNAV this month alone. Beats anything else out there at the moment. Also reliability is great from these units...
01-12-2011, 08:34 AM
GTO Assassin

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallyxxxxxxloud

I have sold and fitted 5 of the Kenwood DNX7360BTNAV this month alone. Beats anything else out there at the moment. Also reliability is great from these units...

Not to any of your Aussie GTO mates at an unbelievably reduced mates rate. :sad: :p

Scotty
01-12-2011, 02:53 PM
duke3k

Quote:

Originally Posted by reallyxxxxxxloud

I have sold and fitted 5 of the Kenwood DNX7360BTNAV this month alone. Beats anything else out there at the moment. Also reliability is great from these units...

I've got a DNX5120 with all the addons installed in my VR4. I have been really really pleased with it. The only thing I don't like is the hands Free Mike -> Bluetooth BT120 -> Iphone 4 performance. Audio Quality Sucks. Cant use it.

Duke
01-13-2011, 02:59 AM
reallyxxxxxxloud

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO Assassin

Not to any of your Aussie GTO mates at an unbelievably reduced mates rate. :sad: :p

Scotty

Yeah no problem I'll get you one at cost if you want... FB me and I'll send you details...

duke3k they use the brand Parrot for their car kit it probably just needs a software update... Parrot has 70% of the after-market sales in BT car kits....
02-08-2011, 09:33 AM
blackandblu

I got this in january and cant wait to get my car back to start install. What did you do with the gap around the stock faceplate opening? and is the Pioneer install kit a waste of money or worthwhile?
02-08-2011, 09:35 AM
blackandblu

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBXBoost

After a long time, I finally managed to obtain and get one of these installed in my daily driver (2001 Diamante LS.) I also had the Pioneer XM reciever installed and the Pioneer bypass hack to allow on the fly GPS route modification if needed and also allows for video playback whether file or physical DVD on the main screen.

After a few weeks of driving around with it, I'm still learning more and more about it. It's currently only wired up to factory speakers and I know I will have to replace them with some amplified aftermarket ones soon.

Other than that, this thing has a crazy amount of features.

First things, first.

Audio playback: CD's, DVD, SD cards, USB keys, iPod, bluetooth streaming, and XM/Sirius.
Video playback: CD files, SD card files, DVD movies, USB files.

Navigation: So far, so good. I love the fact that when you are navigating on a highway or multiple lane road, it shows you what lane you need to be in for your upcoming exit to another road. It also has a countdown meter on the side to let you know quite precisely at what point your turn is. Route modification and programming is also quite easy. While in GPS mode, it also shows you your audio listening information at the very bottom of the screen.

Bluetooth calling: This is the only feature I'm disapointed in. Even though the installation of the microphone is rather close, even with my windows up and defroster off, I still sound hollow to the other caller. I still haven't figured out how to sync my phone book alphabetically by first name either.

Voice commands: this is one of those features I'm still working the bugs out of. Seems to have a little bit of a learning curve.

Bluetooth audio streaming: is awesome. Love it.

I know I could go further in depth but, I can honestly say that I'm rather happy with the unit. Anything you want to know or I left out, ask me :)

I read somewhere that its the microphone picking up speaker feed back, not a microphone placement problem
02-08-2011, 10:33 AM
OBXBoost

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackandblu

I got this in january and cant wait to get my car back to start install. What did you do with the gap around the stock faceplate opening? and is the Pioneer install kit a waste of money or worthwhile?

It was installed in my Diamante (it was in the first sentence.) There is no trim issues at all. I didn't use any install kits, I had it professionally installed to make sure if there was an issue, it would be covered. Too much invested to lose it due to a mistake.

Picture:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...VIC-Z120BT.jpg
06-27-2011, 09:25 PM
Slacker1357

I understand this is an old thread, but I know the 120 is almost the same as my x920bt. I think its just a very small difference in software or something...
I seem to be enjoying mine. its a hell lot better than the other pioneer POS I had in there.